Saudi Arabia
- Middle East
Two detained in Saudi Arabia for publicly praying for Gaza
Two people, an Algerian and a Turkish sheikh, were detained by the police in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this week after they reportedly publicly prayed for Gaza, Palestine, during their pilgrimage.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s first aid convoys arrive in Gaza
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has sent first aid convoys to the Gaza Strip, which crossed the Rafah border crossing on Sunday, November 12. The convoy is part of a…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Indian expat arrested for wastewater dumping
Riyadh: The authorities in Saudi Arabia have arrested an Indian expatriate for violating the environmental laws by dumping untreated wastewater into a desert in Makkah. Taking to X, on Saturday, Novemver 11,…
- Middle East
Israel occupation responsible for crimes against Palestinians: Saudi Prince
Riyadh: Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Saturday that the Kingdom holds the ‘Israeli occupation’ responsible for the ‘crimes’ committed against the Palestinians, Arab News reported. It reported that…
- Middle East
Saudi: Boy rescued from washing machine after getting stuck
A young boy was rescued after he got stuck into a washing machine in the holy city of Madinah in Saudi Arabia. “#Civil_Defense in Madinah frees a child stuck in a washing…
- Middle East
Arab-Islamic summit on Gaza kicks off in Riyadh; calls for ceasefire
The extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit kicked off in Riyadh on Saturday, November 11, to discuss the “dangerous developments” taking place in Gaza and the Palestinian territories. The summit coincides with the 36th…
- Middle East
NEOM announces opening of first international office in London
Saudi Arabia firm NEOM announced the opening of its first international office in London, United Kingdom (UK), which will serve as a base for the company’s business across Europe. The office is…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia hosts ‘extraordinary joint Islamic-Arab summit’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to begin an extraordinary joint Islamic-Arab summit in Riyadh on Saturday, November 11, to discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza Strip. The Kingdom was scheduled…
- Middle East
Iran’s Raisi arrives in Saudi Arabia to attend Arab-Islamic summit on Gaza
Riyadh: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Saturday, November 11, to participate in the extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit. His arrival mark the first visit to Saudi Arabia…
- Middle East
Riyadh Season: Saudi Arabia celebrates ‘horror weekend’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) celebrated a “horror weekend” as part of the ongoing edition of the Riyadh Season. The two-day event from November 9 to November 10 was organised…
- Middle East
Iran’s Raisi to attend emergency OIC summit in Riyadh
Tehran: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will travel to Saudi Arabia to attend the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit, where the issue of the Palestine and Gaza crisis will be discussed, Islamic…
- Middle East
Saudi Pro League: Al-Ittihad sacks coach Nuno Santo after poor run
Riyadh: Al-Ittihad parted ways with Nuno Espirito Santo, the Saudi Pro League champions said, following a poor run of results under the Portuguese coach. Nuno was under pressure because of their struggles…
- Middle East
UAE: Demand for Umrah rises as travel to Saudi Arabia eases
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is experiencing a significant increase in Umrah demand due to the ease of travel to Saudi Arabia through e-visas and affordable packages. Due to the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches second phase of ‘Visiting Investor’ visa
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, November 6, launched the second phase of issuing electronic business visit visas for foreign investors, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The second phase…
- Middle East
Yemen army’s chief of staff survives bombing attack
Sanaa: Chief of Staff of Yemen’s armed forces, Sagheer Bin Aziz narrowly survived an assassination attempt in the country’s northeastern oil-rich province of Marib, a military official said. “An explosive-laden vehicle detonated…